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Budflicker said:
Juno said:
I went back today to take a look. It’s amazing how much work goes into a full PPF,the stripping has continued and good progress is being made. The finish to the carbon roof is excellent,very pleased 
Wonderful car, but I'm f
ked if i would let a teenager in a tracksuit take my RS to bits, and then wedge the lid open with a bog roll, as it was close by "Init" in what looks like a back street garage.You sir are a braver man than me, or you're a whole lot more frightening than me and they will do a good job or end up part of a flyover?
Either way, good luck and i hope it turns out well.
You name it they have worked on it!
Images are from promo video before anyone says I took them!
Edited by Juno on Friday 29th November 00:22
Here’s one that underwent the same process in the USA
The video was a good watch:
https://youtu.be/FcxyInciBno
The video was a good watch:
https://youtu.be/FcxyInciBno
Methinks we have found a weakness in Juno's normally unflappable character..He is a manic obsessive PPF nut 
This reminds me to look on ebay for a spare set of standard(Not Mags) RS rims for track days,
This reminds me to look on ebay for a spare set of standard(Not Mags) RS rims for track days,
Edited by Taffy66 on Thursday 28th November 22:18
Edited by Taffy66 on Thursday 28th November 22:21
Taffy66 said:
Methinks we have found a weakness in Juno's normally unflappable character..He is a manic obsessive PPF nut
This reminds me to look on ebay for a spare set of standard(Not Mags) RS rims for track days,
Just look at what happens if you don't fully protect you're car Taffy This reminds me to look on ebay for a spare set of standard(Not Mags) RS rims for track days,
Edited by Taffy66 on Thursday 28th November 22:18
Edited by Taffy66 on Thursday 28th November 22:21
Extreme Full PPF
Limits damage from irritating external loose impediments
No PPF
Extremely vulnerable to damage from irritating destructive random loose impediments
You know it makes sense Taffy
Ps let me know if you find my wheels
Edited by Juno on Friday 29th November 00:21
Juno said:
I had the cut stuff on my Lambo,the edges and dirt build up were a nightmare,plus it starts peeling back around the bumper grills etc
That's one of the reasons i dislike PPF and why i only had the front end done..A Chipex touch up kit is only £35 just in case you get an odd chip on lower risk areas.Taffy66 said:
Juno said:
I had the cut stuff on my Lambo,the edges and dirt build up were a nightmare,plus it starts peeling back around the bumper grills etc
That's one of the reasons i dislike PPF and why i only had the front end done..A Chipex touch up kit is only £35 just in case you get an odd chip on lower risk areas.BlackR8 said:
+1. Really intrigued by the price of the PPF and how it differs if you go for the cut edges vs completely PPF'd into the inside of the panels like this job.
when I was searching for a Macan I looked at one that had full Topaz PPF (with cut edges). OK its a larger size but it was much less intricate and I saw the bill for £6k. Mental IMHO. he had also had one panel re-done, presumably due to a knock, and it was £800My Perf came with a Topaz wrap, which was a kit. As said, dirt gathers around the edges and it bugs me the margins are not even. Given it's not been used that much, I have had to replace one panel and have had other bits re-done. Annoyingly I now have a hole in the PPF on the bonnet now!
Topaz appears to have a great reputation, but ultimately quality is down to the experience of the fitter you get. You're much better off finding a small company which has obsessive attention to detail, IMO.
Must say, kids in tracksuits would also put me off, let alone the name "Dub Customs". You are entrusting them to take care, put the car back together and be careful with their knives.
My detailer de-constructs cars as part of his work and has shown me knife marks and dodgy washers being used to put bumpers back on from many a reputable PPF company.
As Juno appears to be doing, I would check back regularly and inspect the car thoroughly before accepting a PPF job.
Topaz appears to have a great reputation, but ultimately quality is down to the experience of the fitter you get. You're much better off finding a small company which has obsessive attention to detail, IMO.
Must say, kids in tracksuits would also put me off, let alone the name "Dub Customs". You are entrusting them to take care, put the car back together and be careful with their knives.
My detailer de-constructs cars as part of his work and has shown me knife marks and dodgy washers being used to put bumpers back on from many a reputable PPF company.
As Juno appears to be doing, I would check back regularly and inspect the car thoroughly before accepting a PPF job.
thelostboy said:
My Perf came with a Topaz wrap, which was a kit. As said, dirt gathers around the edges and it bugs me the margins are not even. Given it's not been used that much, I have had to replace one panel and have had other bits re-done. Annoyingly I now have a hole in the PPF on the bonnet now!
Topaz appears to have a great reputation, but ultimately quality is down to the experience of the fitter you get. You're much better off finding a small company which has obsessive attention to detail, IMO.
Must say, kids in tracksuits would also put me off, let alone the name "Dub Customs". You are entrusting them to take care, put the car back together and be careful with their knives.
My detailer de-constructs cars as part of his work and has shown me knife marks and dodgy washers being used to put bumpers back on from many a reputable PPF company.
As Juno appears to be doing, I would check back regularly and inspect the car thoroughly before accepting a PPF job.
Yes I pop in every other day and discuss the progress. Trust me I am very very fussy and have a sharp eye for faults.One of the owners is working on the car and leading the project, he knows his stuff so I’m happy so far. The panels that are complete look perfect, can’t wait to see it all done mid next week!Topaz appears to have a great reputation, but ultimately quality is down to the experience of the fitter you get. You're much better off finding a small company which has obsessive attention to detail, IMO.
Must say, kids in tracksuits would also put me off, let alone the name "Dub Customs". You are entrusting them to take care, put the car back together and be careful with their knives.
My detailer de-constructs cars as part of his work and has shown me knife marks and dodgy washers being used to put bumpers back on from many a reputable PPF company.
As Juno appears to be doing, I would check back regularly and inspect the car thoroughly before accepting a PPF job.
Adam B said:
BlackR8 said:
+1. Really intrigued by the price of the PPF and how it differs if you go for the cut edges vs completely PPF'd into the inside of the panels like this job.
when I was searching for a Macan I looked at one that had full Topaz PPF (with cut edges). OK its a larger size but it was much less intricate and I saw the bill for £6k. Mental IMHO. he had also had one panel re-done, presumably due to a knock, and it was £800I had sections of mine done a couple of weeks ago; full front end + side skirts, A pillars, roof, and rear spoiler, all decals removed and new ones fitted over the PPF.
The film used was Xpel Ultimate plus PPF, Cost £3,228 inc VAT.
Prior to the PPF being applied they did a 24 stage (?) 2 bucket safe wash, 3 stage paintwork de-contamination process and a single stage machine polish. No panels or lights were removed, I have to say having a car stripped a la Juno's car would worry me, I assume that on the production line all fastenings are torqued to a specific setting, not sure 'tracksuit boy' would replicate the process.
This is the first time I've had PPF done so I hope it holds up, my theory is that some protection is better than none but I may have a different view in 6 months if it looks tatty.
The film used was Xpel Ultimate plus PPF, Cost £3,228 inc VAT.
Prior to the PPF being applied they did a 24 stage (?) 2 bucket safe wash, 3 stage paintwork de-contamination process and a single stage machine polish. No panels or lights were removed, I have to say having a car stripped a la Juno's car would worry me, I assume that on the production line all fastenings are torqued to a specific setting, not sure 'tracksuit boy' would replicate the process.
This is the first time I've had PPF done so I hope it holds up, my theory is that some protection is better than none but I may have a different view in 6 months if it looks tatty.
jh001 said:
I had sections of mine done a couple of weeks ago; full front end + side skirts, A pillars, roof, and rear spoiler, all decals removed and new ones fitted over the PPF.
The film used was Xpel Ultimate plus PPF, Cost £3,228 inc VAT.
Prior to the PPF being applied they did a 24 stage (?) 2 bucket safe wash, 3 stage paintwork de-contamination process and a single stage machine polish. No panels or lights were removed, I have to say having a car stripped a la Juno's car would worry me, I assume that on the production line all fastenings are torqued to a specific setting, not sure 'tracksuit boy' would replicate the process.
This is the first time I've had PPF done so I hope it holds up, my theory is that some protection is better than none but I may have a different view in 6 months if it looks tatty.
Don’t worry the guy doing the stripping and fitting is an expert, he could remove your underpants in the dark without waking you and torque you’re nuts to the correct setting The film used was Xpel Ultimate plus PPF, Cost £3,228 inc VAT.
Prior to the PPF being applied they did a 24 stage (?) 2 bucket safe wash, 3 stage paintwork de-contamination process and a single stage machine polish. No panels or lights were removed, I have to say having a car stripped a la Juno's car would worry me, I assume that on the production line all fastenings are torqued to a specific setting, not sure 'tracksuit boy' would replicate the process.
This is the first time I've had PPF done so I hope it holds up, my theory is that some protection is better than none but I may have a different view in 6 months if it looks tatty.
Edited by Juno on Friday 29th November 17:39
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